Preparing the Workforce for Digital Curation

The massive increase in digital information in the last decade has created new requirements for institutional and technological structures and workforce skills. Preparing the Workforce for Digital Curation focuses on education and training needs to meet the demands for access to and meaningful use of digital information, now and in the future. This study identifies the various practices and spectrum of skill sets that comprise digital curation, looking in particular at human versus automated tasks. Additionally, the report examines the possible career path demands and options for professionals working in digital curation activities, and analyzes the economic benefits and societal importance of digital curation for competitiveness, innovation, and scientific advancement. Preparing the Workforce for Digital Curation considers the evolving roles and models of digital curation functions in research organizations, and their effects on employment opportunities and requirements. The recommendations of this report will help to advance digital curation and meet the demand for a trained workforce. Table of Contents Front Matter SUMMARY Chapter 1 New Imperatives in Digital Curation and Its Workforce Chapter 2 The Current State of Digital Curation Chapter 3 Current and Future Demand for a Digital Curation Workforce Chapter 4 Preparing and Sustaining a Workforce for Digital Curation APPENDIX A APPENDIX B